Michael Roper
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Results-driven Owner/Operator with expertise in managing operations, training teams, and enhancing customer service. Skilled in equipment maintenance, chemical balancing, and safety compliance. Negotiated with vendors and streamlined processes to strengthen client relationships and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
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1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Worker
Genesis Health Care/ Bakersfield Recovery Service/ Jason's Retreat
Bakersfield, CA
11.2025 - 08.2026
- Monitored client progress and documented observations to support precise treatment planning
- Assisted with medication management under medical staff supervision, ensuring accurate administration and enhancing patient safety
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information per HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient privacy
Driver
101 NS NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Bakersfield, CA
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Transported patients to medical appointments, including dialysis, using wheelchair and gurney to ensure safe and timely transport
- Transported clients safely to non-emergency medical appointments across scheduled routes.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, exits, and mobility equipment.
- Inspected vehicle condition before trips and reported safety concerns.
Owner and Operator
Sundown Pool Service
Kern County, CA
04.2016 - 02.2025
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including service, maintenance, chemical balance, repairs, equipment installation, and plumbing, ensuring smooth workflow and operational efficiency
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently, optimizing business performance
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit, contributing to business growth
- Built connections with customers to nurture relationships, contributing to increased client retention
- Oversaw purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations to enhance overall business performance
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions, improving team productivity and service quality
Small Business Owner and Operator
Sundown pool service
Bakersfield, CA
04.2016 - 02.2025
- 1. Conducted weekly service appointments for clients
- 2. Executed conducted repairs and maintenance to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency on equipment
- Managed pool service operations and daily customer schedules
- Balanced water chemistry for residential and commercial pools
- Inspected pumps, filters, and circulation equipment
Sanitation worker
Grimmway Farms
Bakersfield, CA
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Washed facility walls, floors, and doors with cleaning solutions and sprayers, ensuring sanitary conditions
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained assigned areas to uphold health standards and ensure cleanliness
- Prepared cleaning solutions and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards, reducing risk of contamination
- Prepared cleaning solutions and equipment per health and safety standards, minimizing contamination risks
Sanitation Worker
Grimmway Farms Inc.
Arvin, CA
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Scrubbed and pressure washed machinery, ensuring sanitization of equipment to comply with health and safety standards
- Cleaned Grimmway Farms produce areas, floors, walls, and equipment.
- Sanitized carrot processing lines using approved chemical solutions.
- Removed waste from production rooms and sanitation stations.
Driver
Tri County Medical Transportation
Bakersfield, CA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Transported medical patients to appointments, prioritizing punctuality and safety
- Transported non-emergency medical passengers safely to appointments and care facilities.
- Assisted riders with boarding, exits, and mobility device handling.
- Followed scheduled pickup routes and coordinated timely arrivals with dispatch.
Driver
Tri-County Medical Transportation
Bakersfield, CA
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Adhered to traffic laws and safety regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Executed safety procedures for loading, unloading, and operating vehicles to minimize risk.
- Cultivated client relationships, enhancing trust through consistent professionalism and reliable transportation services.
Tank cleaner
Accelerated Environmental
Bakersfield, CA
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Inspected tanks pre- and post-cleaning to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain operational integrity
- Implemented safety procedures during tank cleaning operations to protect team members and reduce workplace incidents
- Cleaned storage tanks for environmental remediation projects at accelerated environmental sites.
- Set up hoses, pumps, and vacuum equipment for tank cleaning work.
- Removed sludge, residue, and hazardous waste from tanks and containment areas.
Carpet Installer
Big R's Carpet
Bakersfield, CA
07.2002 - 12.2005
- Boosted customer satisfaction through delivery of high-quality carpet installations, leading to increased repeat business
- Achieved optimal seaming accuracy during installations, enhancing overall finished appearance
- Removed existing flooring and prepared areas for new installations, reducing project timelines
- Laid or repaired tile to meet small-scale and large-scale project requirements, increasing service offerings
Gardner
Rods Gardening
Bakersfield, CA
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Cut back overgrown plants to promote healthy growth in landscaping areas., shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance, enhancing curb appeal
- Coordinated with landscaping professionals to enhance outdoor areas, creating more visually appealing landscapes
- Maintained residential and commercial gardens for Rods Gardening clients.
- Pruned shrubs, hedges, and trees using hand and power tools.
- Planted flowers, trees, and seasonal beds across landscaped properties.
Laborer
Burns & Frye Construction
Bakersfield, CA
08.1999 - 02.2000
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks, contributing to project completion
- Assisted with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks on construction projects, ensuring timely project completion
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete tasks, enhancing adaptability on job sites
Dishwasher/food handler
Sizzler Restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
03.1997 - 06.1999
- Maintained cleanliness in kitchen by removing trash and organizing supplies, ensuring adherence to food safety standards
- Kept kitchen area neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies, supporting food safety standards
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to streamline operations and address customer needs, contributing to kitchen efficiency
- Restocked clean dishes and utensils in designated areas to support restaurant operations and maintain workflow
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health, adhering to safety protocols
Delivery Driver
Little Ceasars Pizza
Bakersfield, CA
07.1996 - 03.1997
- Executed on-time deliveries by selecting optimal routes, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Ensured timely, accurate deliveries of products, fostering repeat business through improved customer satisfaction
- Delivered Little Caesars pizza orders to customer addresses using GPS navigation.
- Verified Little Caesars carryout and delivery orders for accuracy before departure.
- Handled cash, receipts, and card payments for Little Caesars deliveries.
Education
General Studies (High school diploma or GED) -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Writing skills
- Driving
- Human resources
- Sales
- Environmental compliance
- Tile cleaning
- Chemical Handling
- Management
- HIPAA compliance
- Leadership
- Personal delivery vehicle
- Maintenance
- Service Technician Experience
- Computer skills
- Residential painting
- Basic math
- First aid
- Industrial cleaning
- Door-to-door
- Communication skills
- Industrial maintenance
- Truck delivery (delivery method)
- Staff management
- Outdoor work
- Time management
- Medication oversight
- Math
- Climbing
- Hand tools
- Task prioritization
- Electrical skills
- CPR
- Pool Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Sawing
- Landscaping
- Customer service
- Group home experience
- Negotiation
- Medical transport
- Lawn Care
- Problem-solving skills
- Employee relations
- Pressure washing
- Equipment installation
- Team player
- Custodial experience
- Manual handling
- Janitorial experience
- Groundskeeping
- Safety regulations
- Electrical systems
- Administering medication
- Client oversight
- Support recovery
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Driver's License
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Recovery Worker
Genesis Health Care/ Bakersfield Recovery Service/ Jason's Retreat
11.2025 - 08.2026
Driver
101 NS NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
06.2024 - 10.2025
Owner and Operator
Sundown Pool Service
04.2016 - 02.2025
Small Business Owner and Operator
Sundown pool service
04.2016 - 02.2025
Sanitation Worker
Grimmway Farms Inc.
06.2014 - 01.2016
Sanitation worker
Grimmway Farms
05.2014 - 03.2016
Driver
Tri County Medical Transportation
01.2014 - 06.2014
Driver
Tri-County Medical Transportation
02.2012 - 10.2013
Tank cleaner
Accelerated Environmental
05.2006 - 09.2006
Carpet Installer
Big R's Carpet
07.2002 - 12.2005
Gardner
Rods Gardening
10.2000 - 05.2001
Laborer
Burns & Frye Construction
08.1999 - 02.2000
Dishwasher/food handler
Sizzler Restaurant
03.1997 - 06.1999
Delivery Driver
Little Ceasars Pizza
07.1996 - 03.1997
General Studies (High school diploma or GED) -
Stockdale High School